What a blast from the past,when I was a child in the nineteen fifties. I visited my great aunt who was born blind. She was kniting socks on a Victorian machine at her place of work. A workshop for the visually impaired. She sat in along line with other women also using a knitting machine. I was fascinated by the speed and skill all while chatting amongst themselves and singing along to the radio. I never expected to see a similar machine in action. Well done,regards Sandra x.

@delphicdescant

7 ай бұрын

That's an amazing memory. Thanks for sharing.

@tanyagarcia3721

7 ай бұрын

My friend and I were out over by the library where we live and ran into one lady who was blind crocheting a blanket as well. She only used a monochromatic color, I forget what color she used at the time, too work on the project. It was a fairly easy and simple stitch as well with a basic 5.5mm hook as well. The lady was pretty much going to town on it and had it a fairly good size by time we saw it and it was in a granny block

@lilolmecj

7 ай бұрын

What a great memory!

@thomeg492

5 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much for sharing this! A fascinating memory.

A tip from a hand knitter who has worked with yarn on cones many times. (I have a local store that buys in bulk, and sells cheap) If you have the cone standing passively on the table, and pulls the yarn up like you did, the yarn will slowly become either tighter or looser in its twist. (Not native English speaker, sorry for the weird explanation) If you instead had it a bit higher up, and on something that rotates the cone as the yarn is being pulled into the machine, you won't slowly overwind or unwind the yarn. It's probably not a big deal for the socks you have made so far, but if you are going to attempt ribbing, it is REALLY important to get right, otherwise the last knit stiches before the purl will look loose and weird. Unwinding the yarn can also cause the hooks on the machine to have a harder time grabbing the yarn, and will make the final garment less strong.

@tbelding

Жыл бұрын

They make spinner stands for the cones. You can also often just have it on a wire post. It's a good idea for _anyone_ that's working with wound products.

@girlnextdoorgrooming

Жыл бұрын

The post is called a spool.

@theexchipmunk

Жыл бұрын

As somone who studies that stuff, yeah, that is important. Not only can it start to affect how the last row looks. It can also misshape the stocking and impact how the machine morks because depending on what direction you wound the cone in, the yarn will either be would tighter or be unwound.

@jamiethrogmorton2540

5 ай бұрын

Excellent comment.

Take the too big sock, put a loop on the end of it and hang it up as your Christmas stocking so that way it's a useful and constant reminder of your journey, your first sock, your first endeavor into this new Joy and then go ahead and make you two socks that absolutely positively match.

@daninb8939

2 жыл бұрын

That's such a nice idea?

@amethystskeels3788

Жыл бұрын

I'm doing that right now with hand knitting socks I did in 3 weight baby blanket yarn by casting on the same as you should for a sock yarn weight. I didn't really understand how huge of a difference "one size" of yarn would make. I'm only about 5 months into my fiber arts journey and all self taught since the grandmother of mine that used to knit, sew and crochet passed when I was too little to do much more than chain crochet and sit still for more than 10 minutes at a time lol. Machine knitting looks super fun too since you don't have to worry about tension and you can make much smaller thread into socks and such

@edwardreedy

Жыл бұрын

My mother made my father a sock that was so large that it rivaled the Christmas stockings. It was supposed to be a sock. It turned out 5 times the size it should have been. It is glorious as a Christmas stocking.

@peepla7

Жыл бұрын

@@amethystskeels3788 3 weight is worsted weight. Usually requires a size 7 or a 8 needle. It's important to know gauges and weights that's way when you see any yarn...with or without a label, you will know what needles ( or hook) will be appropriate to use. Baby yarn for example is a 1 if you go by the weight scale....uses a size 1- 3 needle on average most folks use a 3 ... personally...I use a 2 cuz I work loosely. If you know you work loosely or tightly, know your yarn weights and needle sizes....you can plan your projects and patterns to be the correct size every time.

@mistyroller3470

Жыл бұрын

I came here to say that very thing.

Oh my word! 3D printed?!? And here I've been too afraid to pursue buying an antique for fear that it's missing parts. Absolutely terrific.

@Wisepati

Жыл бұрын

I have a friend whose son has one that is an antique and it is amazing to watch it.

@pawpatrolnews

Жыл бұрын

Yes the Victorians were very ingenious people, coming up with idea of the 3-d printer to easily make sock knitting machines.

@10-AMPM-01

Жыл бұрын

3D printing nerds can switch to knitting machines and Warhammer figures. Good times.

@bearitraeb

Жыл бұрын

Necessity is the mother of invention ~Proverb

@FatNebraskaMom

8 ай бұрын

Dude she takes no prisoners. I'm done. Some people hang posters of Marvel characters. I'm gonna have a poster of this lady in my sewing room. ❤❤❤❤

My mum was pretty fast, but not this fast lol. She hand knitted a pair of socks in about 5-6 hours, and total of 10 pairs in 12 days. She did end up developing carpal tunnel syndrome 😞 Her ADHD hyperfocus just didn't let her stop even when she was in pain.

@Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken

Жыл бұрын

I have pretty intense ADHD, I feel that one. But when that hits with a manic phase of my bi-polar, I legitimately barely feel pain, and will keep going if I don't stop myself.

@FatNebraskaMom

8 ай бұрын

I feel this so deeply. Cheers to your mother. May she knit in Valhalla forever. ❤❤❤💪💪

@MilnaAlen

8 ай бұрын

@@FatNebraskaMom Oh she's still alive! Just got bored of knitting after like 2 or 3 months and has barely knitted since. Now she's hyperfixated on plants, painting and playing piano.

@caitlinhoyt5822

7 ай бұрын

​@@MilnaAlenI've never related to a KZread comment in my life hahaha, those intense bursts of inspiration are like nothing else- then suddenly gone replaced with something else! ❤

@applegal3058

7 ай бұрын

I know how she feels. I have bad hands, but when I knit my stitches are super tight like my grandmother. If I'm in the kitchen, I work all day until my hands just about give out. I go to work to take a break lol

If anyone has been beaten down by life so much that you've forgotten what pure joy looks like, 2:18 is the start of a refresher course. Seeing someone be so unabashedly happy made me happy, so thank you for that! :)

I give you props for being able to concentrate with all that clicking noise. I'm a crocheter and cannot imagine hearing that clicking for 2+ hours. Kudos

It was fascinating watching the machine at work! It apparently was promoted very heavily as a money-making venture targetted at poor people in the 1900-1920's Netherlands and I once read an article about an older gentleman remembering working with it; his family found it difficult to crank out enough socks to pay for the machine and instead opted for the finishing of socks, also organized by the factory who made the knitting machines. You were supposed to send in your sock tubes, and someone else would finish them, and you got paid by the dozen (not much, I expect). The gentleman had forgotten all that until he found the knitting machine in a box in the attic - with the instructions still in the box. He got it to work again, liked it, and at the time of the article got it out every year to make himself some socks. His machine (from the pictures) looked a bit different from yours; you had to clamp it on the table and it was heavy cast iron.

Your excitement about the machine straight up energized Nutella so much 🤣 Her sharing your joy is so sweet

I can only imagine what a wonderful invention these were back in the day when all knitting was done by hand. I bet many socks were made sitting by the fire at night.

My grandmother could knit socks by hand like no other! One time she was sick, she was rushed to the hospital when she passed out. Mom said she was out cold on the gurney with her hands moving like she was knitting. When you grow up knitting, it's just muscle memory and hardwired. I feel its also partly genetic. Like some people are born to be artists, or mechanics or chefs. The same grandmother was a master in the kitchen. I'm the same way. My other grandmother had infamous bread ..I make bread like her too. So, practice and innate skill combine to perfection. 😊

I am wondering how heel is done. My grandmother had a machine back in 1900. I am thinking that is why so many socks were knitted and sent to soldiers in war. I am from Canada. My niece inherited the machine and has been doing a lot of knitting. She moved away, so I never had the opportunity to see it in operation. I am very excited to see this machine . I am a avid knitter but my age caught up with me. I will certainly subscribe and watch you with happiness in my heart. 🥰

@highdesertsun3154

2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of CSM videos of heels online but they are basically made with short rows. Some knit tubes and afterthought the heels and toes. I love my machine, my hands can’t do the tiny needles to hand knit socks.

@KelseyDrummer

2 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Canadian! My great grannie had a machine too!

@damdamfino

2 жыл бұрын

I would imagine it’s with short rows. So instead of completing a full rotation, you go back and forth in a small section to make the heel.

@stephaniedesmond8329

2 жыл бұрын

@@damdamfino Yes! I have a vintage Victorian CSM, and I've done loads of socks on it, and you can see her doing a heel at 7:00. You can pull a hook all the way up to skip it, so you just essentially pull up half the hooks, then pull up one more hook with each row until you get down to sixteen or so, then push one down for each row until you get to half the hooks again. Then push 'em all down to go back to the regular sock! You're knitting back and forth instead of in the round, so it produces some pattern variation with the variegated yarns, but I've never gotten any complaints about that. Love these machines!

@MilnaAlen

2 жыл бұрын

Part of the reason for sending socks was probably to prevent trench foot. It was really common and dangerous, and caused by having your feet wet for days on end. It was probably hard to dry socks in the trenches when it wasn't sunny.

I have one of their machines too and I love it! My husband has size 13 feet so it’s a life saver when he wants socks. Love your little pup, I have an Aussie too!

@XenusMama

Жыл бұрын

That’s so funny! My hubby has size 13 feet & we also have an Aussie “ moonpi”.

I have dreamed of using a CSM for years...I had no idea there was a 3D-printed one! The items you made are so beautiful.

I have no interest in knitting my own socks, but I am fascinated by machinery and love to see other people geek out over the machines they love for their craft. Great stuff!

We found my great grannies in a box in her old house. My mom had it refurbished and can make socks now :)

So cute!! Your dog sensed your excitement and flipped out, getting up next to you on the table? Adorable!!

I’ve always wanted a sock machine!! The fact that they are now being 3D printed means I may someday get one!! Your smile and excitement brighten my day!!

@justthandie1285

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, now i can totally justify buying a 3d printer! :)

@misssissivoss

2 жыл бұрын

Some kind of soft printer for socks 😁

@valeriepowell6891

Жыл бұрын

You can also get a template and 3D print your own CSM!

@robintheparttimesewer6798

Жыл бұрын

@@valeriepowell6891 oh wow. My son has been talking about getting a 3D printer. Now I must remember to make him a secret laboratory or you know a nice out of the way place so he can make me my dream sock machine or uum things with a 3D printer

@aileenhampton6911

5 ай бұрын

@@justthandie1285 My son is doing an eighth grade project where he is 3D printing a 3D printer! Well, most of the parts for it. You can likely find access to a 3D printer in your area. Our local libraries and my children's school have machines they can order things made on at a nominal cost. Of course, if you need an excuse to get one, you definitely got it here!

It's nice to see something from a couple of hundred years ago being made with something from the current era. It will be nice if we see a lot more of this. 👍👍

@alisoncircus

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! There are more than a few hand-powered machines that need to make a comeback.

Were they as fast at knitting as me clicking on this video 😂 lol I love your channel 😍

@aleksandrag-ska

2 жыл бұрын

…and now I need this machine in my life 🤩

@robintheparttimesewer6798

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

It is so cool tho find other people who get as geeked about crafts and the tools available as I do. :)

Back in the 1950s I can remember evening times, sitting watching my grandmother knit socks. She didn't have a machine so it was all by hand. She used to let me knit some of the straight leg when my knitting became good enough. But I never got the hang of "turning the heel". She used to also knit the most incredible cotton lace work with tiny needles. Amazing woman, with so many skills. Looking at this machine, all I can say is - I want one!

I had the good luck to see an antique CSM being demo'ed at a local fiber fest. It was fascinating, and a little hypnotic. I am gobsmacked, & overjoyed, that they have 3D versions, now. Have you seen how they became common(ish) in the US?

So nice to see a young person embracing csm! I've had my legare 400 since 2017 and I only know one other knitter who is sub 30.

Now I want to Engineer socks.

@TheRealMakani

5 ай бұрын

So my sister was sitting next to me, and since she doesn't have a youtube account, and noticed who just wrote this comment, and wants me to comment back, soooo first off, you deserve more likes, and I have to say congratulations for proving you exist on youtube on other places than just your channel. Just saying.

@flyingdoggo316

3 ай бұрын

Lol

Oh that's so cool! I've seen vintage sock machines before that are all metal but the 3D printed ones seem much more affordable (...relatively speaking). The resulting socks are beautiful and it's really neat that you're already branching out to other things on that machine! Also I love your pup demanding attention in the middle of trying to do something else, mine does the exact same thing =D

@girlnextdoorgrooming

Жыл бұрын

Well, it's moving. Without Nutella's permission.

As someone from the 3d orinting comunity getting into historical recreations this is super cool to see someone get so excited about

Your excitement and happiness are contagious. I am so happy you got your dream machine!

I have a Gearhart circular sock knitting machine that I've made many pairs of socks with. It takes me longer to stitch up the toe than to knit the sock, and they are so comfortable. It prefers thin yarn and I have great success unraveling cashmere sweaters and making socks with the yarn.

As an outsider watching this- being creative and as self sufficient as possible,reveals something wonderful I don’t often see in Western Cultures anymore. I love getting even simply things Women in my family knit for me. I restore Antique Steinways and make sure their furniture is always looking good in return.

I just found this channel. Fascinating to say the least. My impressions: you're a cool lady. The view out your window is beautiful. I didn't know such a machine existed. If Nutella were a cat, this video would have ended sooner and differently (cat owners know what I mean). Can't wait to see more.

Came for the knitting, stayed for the adorable dog! ;) I had two red tri mini aussies, best dogs in the world! Seeing your sweet fuzzy pup warms my heart, I hope to see him in more videos of yours that I'm definitely going to watch!

Your happiness is contagious. So glad for you, your trial and error and your successes. You have one more subscriber.

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Also, I love how literal it is when you say "crank it out."

this is so cute, I don't think I've ever seen anyone this happy about making socks!☺

this is the first time I watch a rec from your videos. There is something very calming about you. you have such a beautiful aura and it made me feel peaceful and somewhat happy.

I am 77 and have been knitting since I was 7 years old but I had never heard of this machine until your site popped up on my iPad! I had a straight knitting machine in the 70s but I found that I missed knitting by hand. This is fascinating to watch and I loved watching your absolute joy in being able to use it. Happy sock making!

It's so inspiring to see how you work through the difficulties and don't give up!

Congratulations on solving the puzzle! The finished socks are beautiful The machine is fascinating The bag is lovely too

What a nifty thing! I LOVE when old things become new again. It is so wonderful to see the knowledge and ingenuity of the past being preserved in such a neat new way!

The CSM is awesome and that it is 3d printed, so cool. Can hardly wait for the next installment.

I have no idea how the KZread algorithm got me here here as I have never knitted anything in my life, however, I thoroughly enjoyed this video as it was very entertaining and your excitement is infectious!

Are there weights to help with the tension? (think you may need a more solid, stable table too?) You're very quick to learn; even if the first sock was too big, it looked great 🙂

@evelynmidgley7620

2 жыл бұрын

From my understanding of this CSM, you put soft weights in the cast on bonnet!

Your excitement and enthusiasm for this machine is infectious.

Cushion covers lol ..I couldn't stop staring at them and Nutella of course. He was so excited he jumped on the table ready to pass you the pieces out of the box 📦! Socks are so wonderful 💖

@velvety2006

2 жыл бұрын

I love how the dog is like 'why play with that thing when you can play with me'

I bet that beautiful puppers has plenty of sock toys! Hurray for you! I'm a little envious, I admit, but I'm happy hand knitting crazy socks for now. Happy sock knitting!

I love your needle felted sheep! Love your videos too. Love that the 50s wrap dress still is not finished, but you love it so much you wear it anyway! A woman of my own heart. All the best!

My grandmother used to hand knit my socks. She used to use three needles if I remember correctly. It was 50 years ago.

Ok, I don’t know how this video came up in my feed, nor do I even care about knitting, but just seeing her excitement, actually had me excited for her. Nice job on your well made socks!

11:00 - I've never been so excited by knitting; or rather, what could be made from such machines.

I always admire the inventors of machines like these. Genius!

Your dog is adorable and absolutely stole the show. I'm a big fan of Aussies.

First video of yours that I found, and oh my gosh when I saw Nutella I was so happy! I also have an Aussie, and seeing how chaotic Nutella was just really made me laugh because of how my sweet girlie can act. So precious! Seeing your adventure with a CSM was so adorable! I loved how the CSM allowed for one hand to be knitting, while the other hand was doing the important task of petting Nutella, very very important task indeed. Definitely subbed! ♥

Your enthusiasm is infectious. So pleased for you. ♥️

I've seen videos on CSM's before but they are generally being used by those who've already learned how to use one so I appreciate this video which shows that there is a learning curve. I hadn't realized there were 3D printed machines like this one. They are still expensive, but far less than the $2000+ for even a refurbished cast iron frame one much less a new one. Given the latter were meant for commercial production, I'd imagine one like this would be great for the number a family would need (plus gifts for others). Also, your dog is adorable.

you have the patience of a saint to figure this all out and not giving up. you have my utmost admiration!! the way you get so excited and happy is adorable. i often feel the same about yarn, a completed project. love your passion and wish you wild success. greetings from switzerland and happy easter 🇨🇭🐰❤️

I am so JELLY!!!! BUT!!! I am excited for you!! This is great. You have my dream machine right there. I have 5 machines.... 2 flat beds (the old BOND types), an Addi King, an Addi Pro, and even an Addi Egg. I have ALWAYS wanted a sock knitter. I have made some socks on a sock loom and it is so satisfying, but gotta tell ya, I am an instant gratification and I think the CSM would make me more than satisfied. Good going on learning it so quickly. All knitting machines are so much more complicated than someone may think and I think you did a terrific job!! New subscriber here!! Can't wait to see all that you make now!

First of your videos I have encountered and I am already sold on your channel-a knitter with an Aussie named Nutella? Yes please!

Maybe KZread suggested it's because I like history. It's funny because I have zero desire about knitting, but watch the whole video because of your enthusiasm. Thank you for actually making something totally not any interest me at all worth watching.

Your joy is contagious! I agree, it is facinating. I am a man who.loves to knit socks so I Really enjoyed this video. I am so happy for you! Such a great smile!! Peace!

I've heard of circular knitting machine, but a 3D PRINTED one?? WOW!! 🤯 Really like how the eventual pair of socks turn out!

Wow those socks turned out so good! Now I want a CSM, I love making socks. And that’s nice to know it can do more than just socks too.

That little sheep piece is precious

That's so exciting! Love the self striping sock yarn, looking forward to seeing more projects. The little bag is so cute!!

I don’t know how this video came to me but I find it amazing and you have such natural joy is infectious thank you

We had fun watching you go through the auction items. Now I want to see what's in ALL the boxes. What a score!

Interesting video. I only use a sewing machine sometimes; and Inkscape + Inkstitch - for logo embroidery, no knitting.... Miss, your appearence is beyond lovely and breathtaking.

I'm so glad to see this video! My father and grandfather got their hands on an antique machine once and managed to make it work. They were both loom fixers in woolen mills and into mechanical stuff. I've wondered what exactly my mother was talking about when she told me the story.

My mother had a knitting machine when I was a child. A straight machine and not circular like you have. I remember well that she often sat down to work on her machine. I think it was called "Knittax" if I remember correctly. But we got great sweaters and warm and good woolen clothes for winter use. We have quite cold winters here in Norway. Looks like superior quality of the socks you make there. Congratulations on a well-functioning machine. 🙂

love studying a good crank-along, theres nothing better after a long hard day than sitting down to crank a little bit, sometimes people say i crank to much, ima crankin fool, they say if you dont see me im probably up in my room cranking it, but its just my passion.

Sincerely, its one of the wonderful videos that I have seen in KZread, a lot of respect 🙏

I've always wondered how early stockings were made. I never imagined that knitting machines were that old. I've also wondered how they actually worked. Thank you for answering both questions.

Your needle felted wall hanging is so lovely!

Oh wow! Please do an in depth slow mo how it works! It's so cool x

That looks like a joy to use (after lots of practice!). I'd love to see how the corset pattern would work if you're collecting votes on potentisl projects.

Love seeing your perseverance through the learning curve as well as your clearly treating failures as information of what works and what doesn't to your desired ends. This sets an excellent example to young people about how to do life.

So amazing ! I never saw a sock machine... didn't even know they existed. Perseverance was the key to the perfect sock. I love the reticule that you made... What yarn did you use? Was it a certain brand or indie dyer's ? Very beautiful xx

Idk how I ended up here. I work on heavy equipment, snow plow, and farm. I can hardly sew a small tear in my work clothes let alone make clothing. 3d printed machine is cool, your enthusiasm for it is great!

During WWWII, the US government provided homemakers with CSMs and yarn to make socks for the troops. I've been looking D&Bs machine, but man...that's a lot of freaking money to knit socks.

This video was so fantastic! The content was fascinating (as always) but this felt like watching a really well produced and edited documentary as well 😍 I’m folding laundry while watching, so I apologize if this was mentioned and I just missed it - do you have any sense of how common this sort of machine might have been historically?

Oh this is SO on my list of things to get!!! I can't wait! Thank you for sharing! Beautiful job 👏

This is amazing. I've never even heard of one of these and you learned it so well. Can't wait to see more!!!

This is so neat! I love how excited you are too!

Congrats on getting a CSM! I’ve been wanting one of those for *years* 😍

Very impressive 👏. And your joy is contagious!

love the color on the good pairs! Very nice!

That is a beautiful piece of machinery. I love it.

Great video. It was such fun to see you so excited about your new machine

Wow!! how cool are you!!! can't wait to see your biking ensemble!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Amazing. Adorable socks.

Great video. I bought a csm at the end of 2020 and it arrived in early 2021. I fell I’ll and have been unable to use it. I m better and am struggling with the cast on. I joined a group and a retreat so I can learn to do it too. Great job. I had never heard of the one you got so it was nice to see another one. Great job. We have many common interests and I enjoy your videos very much

Perfect Pair! I love that yarn for socks

Every tool takes time to learn and become at ease with. Congratulations 👏

Quick tip: put a nylon sock, or a fruit bag (don't know right english name for it), over your yarn coil. This will prevent droping the loops and tangling at the base while You work. This trick is often used on overlock machines for that fine elastic thread that is not twisted. Best Regards, and good luck.

I love your enthusiasm and can do attitude xx

OMG! Those socks look amazing. And the process seem calming too!

I just subscribed…. I am totally in awe over this machine. I will be watching for more . Thanks you for sharing. I am thrilled for you!

what a GREAT CHANNEL. thank you so much I can't wait t o watch all your videos

I'm glad you're so happy with your new machine! ^_^ It's very cool!

I understand the barely tolerable joy of getting new craft tools! LOL GIMMEE! I tried knalbinding....an old norse version of sock making. I ended up with six socks of nowhere near the same size. So, got the technique, but need to work on the stitch counting...I LOVE the efficiency of that knitting machine! Just WOW!